University Health Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia, in affiliation with the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Nursing and Health Studies, is a graduate nurse anesthesia program seeking to prepare scientifically knowledgeable, self-motivated, professional nurse anesthetists. If you are looking to join a tradition of excellence, and become an exceptional nurse anesthesia provider, our School of Nurse Anesthesia is the place for you.
At University Health Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia, over 40 CRNAs and 15 physician anesthesiologists are committed to the success of our students. Our faculty members are real-world professionals, bringing expertise from their years of nurse anesthesia experience. Over 50% of our CRNA faculty have a doctoral degree—the highest in our field.
As mentors guide you along your journey to become a nurse anesthetist, they will challenge you to perform at your best level every day. Students each year state they enjoy the accessibility and approachability of our faculty.
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Administration
Kelli Pryor, DNP, CRNA
Director of Education
Mitchell Simmons, DNAP, CRNA
Assistant Director of Education
Staff
Charlotte Riggs
Senior Administrative Assistant
CRNA alumni
The continued engagement and support of our alumni community is one of the primary reasons our program is so highly regarded. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the loyalty and commitment of the leadership, faculty, staff and alumni.
Stay connected with us. Do we have your current mailing address and email address? We want to hear from you and share in your success. We also want to know what volunteer interests you may have to help the school with its student and alumni activities.
Please email us at tmcanes@uhkc.org and help us stay in touch!